Candidate will solicit student feedback for all courses taught using the approved student evaluation instrument appropriate to the mode of delivery. Candidates will share copies of these evaluations with their FETs.

Each member of the FET will observe the candidate’s class or lab and share observations with the candidate. A written record, indicating any suggestions to strengthen teaching effectiveness, will be made by each FET and delivered only to the candidate.

April 1

Candidate prepares self evaluation

The candidate will prepare and submit a self evaluation to the FET and division chair. The self-evaluation will describe in detail his/her progress in demonstrating eligibility for tenure and performance of all duties outlined in the Teaching Focus Policy. In addition, this report will reflect any professional and pedagogical changes from year-to-year throughout the tenure process.

April 15

Mentor calls team meeting with Division Chair & FETs

The mentor, other FET member, and the division chair meets as a group to discuss the candidate’s progress, self-evaluation, classroom observations, and student evaluations. The mentor shall call these meetings.

The mentor prepares and submits an informal, formative written evaluation indicating the candidate’s strengths and weaknesses and providing recommendations for improvement and/or development, as determined by a consensus of the group. If the group cannot reach a consensus, the dissenting evaluation should also be included.

The mentor will provide copies of these year-end formative evaluations to the appropriate division chair, the Tenure Committee and the candidate.

May 15

Tenure committee meets to discuss concerns

If any deficiencies are noted, the Tenure Committee will meet by May 15 to review the mentors’ formative evaluations.

The committee will require the FET and division chair to develop a plan to address noted concerns and submit the plan to the candidate and to the Tenure Committee by June 1.